BBC Sport and BBC ALBA have confirmed plans to broadcast 38 live Serie A fixtures throughout the upcoming season, offering British audiences extended coverage of Italian top-flight football. The arrangement will see one match from each round of the league selected for live transmission, with coverage split evenly between the two BBC platforms.
BBC ALBA will carry 19 of the fixtures, presenting them with both Gaelic and English co-commentary, while BBC Sport will stream the remaining 19 matches via iPlayer with commentary in English only. The broadcast package begins this Sunday, with Atalanta hosting Sassuolo in Bergamo, a fixture available on BBC ALBA and iPlayer from 19:35 BST.
That opening match carries a Scottish connection, with former Hibernian duo Kieron Bowie and Josh Doig both expected to be part of the Sassuolo squad travelling to face Atalanta.
The broadcast deal is likely to hold particular appeal for Scottish viewers given the number of their compatriots plying their trade in Serie A this season. Napoli's Scott McTominay remains the most prominent Scotland international in the league, having enjoyed a standout campaign in Naples. His Napoli teammate Billy Gilmour is also set to be a player of interest as he returns to fitness following the knee injury that ruled him out of contention for the World Cup. Gilmour will be looking to establish himself more regularly in the side under incoming manager Massimiliano Allegri.
Elsewhere, Bologna's Lewis Ferguson continues his Serie A journey into a fifth season with the club, having been part of the squad that lifted the Coppa Italia in 2025. Torino's Che Adams and Udinese's young talent Lennon Miller round out the group of Scottish internationals featuring in the league this term.
English representation in Serie A has also grown notably this summer. Defenders Djed Spence and John Stones have both made moves to reigning champions Inter Milan, adding further intrigue for followers of the national team. At AC Milan, Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek — both of whom have previous senior caps for England — continue to be key figures for the Rossoneri. Cagliari have also strengthened their squad with the arrival of midfielder Harry Winks, another player with England international experience.
The extension of Serie A coverage forms part of a broader push by BBC Sport to expand its footprint in European football broadcasting. The corporation already features clips and highlights from Germany's Bundesliga and Spain's La Liga, and the addition of extensive live Serie A coverage marks a significant boost to that portfolio.
With storylines ranging from McTominay's continued influence at Napoli to the fresh crop of English talent settling in at Inter and Milan, this season's Serie A campaign looks set to offer plenty of subplots for British audiences to follow. The rotating single-match format each round ensures that viewers will get regular access to some of the league's most notable clashes, while the involvement of both BBC ALBA and BBC Sport reflects a coordinated effort to maximise reach across different audiences.
Coverage begins in earnest this weekend, and with several British players scattered throughout the division, the season promises sustained interest well beyond the traditional footballing calendar's showcase fixtures.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport Football.